BELIZE CLOSES ITS BORDERS FROM MIDNIGHT THIS SATURDAY

Information: Noticaribe

The Belize government reported that these measures only apply to the movement of people and do not apply to cargo trucks or cargo planes.

CHETUMAL, MX.- Starting at midnight this Saturday, March 21, the government of Belize will close its northern border, which borders Mexico, through the State of Quintana Roo, to prevent the spread of the coronavirus, since so far remains free of this disease.

Through a statement, and at the end of the second meeting of the National Committee for Health Oversight, measures were agreed to protect the health of Belizean citizens and reduce the threat of transmission of COVID-19 in Belize, taking into account the behavior that has been held at international and regional borders.

The committee determines that as of midnight on Saturday, March 21, the northern border of Belize will be closed and only cargo trucks will be allowed to transit, in addition to which only Belizean citizens, residents and diplomats residing in Belize, will be able to enter to the country, but will be subject to inspection and possible quarantine for 14 days.

CHINESE EMBASSY DEMANDS PUBLIC APOLOGY

CHINESE EMBASSY DEMANDS PUBLIC APOLOGY TO CARMEN SALINAS FOR ITS COMMENTS ON CORONAVIRUSES

Actress Carmen Salinas 

 

MEXICO CITY, MX.- The Chinese Embassy in Mexico takes note of the recent interview with actress Carmen Salinas, in which she slandered the Chinese people saying that the coronavirus is a punishment for eating puppies and kittens in China, even using the racist and discriminatory word of "chinito", published El Heraldo de México.

His comment shook us; We found it absurd and offensive. We condemn it and communicate the following:

1. The origin of the new coronavirus has not been identified so far. Mrs. Carmen Salinas' extreme speech reveals a lack of basic knowledge and ignorance. The racist term "Chinese" that appeared in the 19th century was abandoned by history and has been mentioned again in the 21st century in the framework of an open, plural and globalized society.

This is a blatant provocation to the Chinese people and the Chinese residing overseas, and also reflects a lack of values ​​towards humanity. Being the public figure, the unsubstantiated words of Ms. Carmen Salinas confuse the public, slander China and lacerate the friendship between the Chinese and Mexican peoples. We strongly oppose your comments, request that you amend your error and offer a public apology.